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Lowrance Elite 5MTRANSCRIPT
Installation & Operation manual
Elite 5 Sonar/GPS & Elite 5m GPSInstallation & Operation manual
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Table of Contents
Installation ...............................................2Basic Operation ....................................12Menu operation............................................. 13Fishing Mode (Elite 5 only) ........................... 15Advanced Mode............................................ 16Restore defaults ........................................... 16
Pages .....................................................17Steer Page.................................................... 17Sonar Page................................................... 17
Chart Page ................................................... 18Overlay Data................................................. 19
Sonar Operation: Elite 5.......................20Viewing Sonar History .................................. 20Sensitivity .................................................... .21Depth Range ............................................... .22Frequency.................................................... .23Sonar Options menu.................................... .23
Chart Operation ....................................25Waypoints, Routes, Trails ............................. 26Creating a route ........................................... .27Navigating a route ....................................... .29To cancel navigation: ................................... .30Creating trails .............................................. .31Navigating a trail .......................................... .32
Settings Menu .......................................34System.......................................................... 34Navigation..................................................... 36Sonar ........................................................... 38Installation menu .......................................... 39Alarms ......................................................... 40Units ............................................................ .40Simulator (Advanced Mode) ........................ .40
Index ......................................................41Specifications .......................................42
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Elite Series InstallationThis document covers the installation of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit to power and installing the unit on the bracket mount. Make sure you read all the installation instructions before drilling holes in your vessel.
Transducer InstallationOne piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies — not included)
Drill Marine grade above-or-below waterline sealant1” (25mm) or 5/8” (15mm) drill bit Marine grade epoxy (Shoot-thru-hull install only)#29 (0.136”) (3mm) drill bit Zip ties (trolling motor mount)Phillips (Slotted-head) screwdriver TMB-S bracket kit (Skimmer trolling motor mount)
NOTE: This majority of this installation does not apply to the Elite 5m since it does not have a transducer. Turn to pages 9-11 for information on mounting the display unit and
connecting the unit to power.
Installation
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A. Select a transducer locationTo function properly the Skimmer transducer must be in the water at all times and in a location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is moving.If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen as random lines or dots. The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is on plane.
B. Aligning Ratchets on Transducer bracketYou will use the ratchets to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground.
Insert the ratchets in the 1. bracket with the letter “A” aligned with the dot stamped on the outside of the transducer bracket.
Good locations
Poor locations
NOTE: Mount the transducer at least one foot away from the engine lower unit.
Align dot and letter "A".
dotA
Ratchet Bracket
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Slide the transducer into the bracket and temporarily slide 2. the bolt through the transducer bracket.
Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. Look at 3. the transducer from the side. If it is parallel to the ground, then the “A” position is correct.
If the transducer can not be adjusted so its face is parallel 4. to the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket. Reinsert the ratchets into the bracket, this time with the letter “B” aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket. Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place it against the transom.
Check to see if the transducer will adjust so its face is parallel with the ground. Repeat this 5. process until the transducer can be adjusted so its face is parallel with the ground.
C. Assembling the Transducer bracketAfter determining the correct position for the ratchets, loosely assemble the transducer and bracket assembly.
Lock nutMetal washer
Rubber washers
Ratchets
Metal washer
Bolt
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D. Attaching the Transducer to the Transom Adjust the transducer so its face is parallel with the 1. ground and its center line is even with the bottom of the boat hull.
Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against 2. the transom. When the transducer and bracket are properly aligned mark its position on the hull.
Drill the mounting holes for the transducer bracket. 3. Use a #29 bit (for the #10 screws).
Routing cablesWhen mounting your transducer, make sure to leave some slack in the cable near the transducer. If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through, the hole size will depend on the connector on the end of the transducer’s cable.
E. Make a test run to determine the resultsAfter the transducer is installed make a test run to ensure the transducer is installed properly. Use the slots in the transducer mounting bracket to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down, if adjustments are necessary.
Transducer face must be parallel with the ground
Transom
Bottom of hull.
Run the cable over the bolt and through
the bracket.
Do not over tighten the lock nut; otherwise transducer may not kick-
up if it strikes an object.
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Shoot-thru-hull Skimmer and Pod transducer installationBefore attempting any installation on boats with flotation material sandwiched within the hull, consult the boat manufacturer. In a shoot-thru-hull installation the transducer is epoxied to the inside of the boat hull.
A transducer can not shoot through wood or metal hulls. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or thru-hull installation. For shoot-thru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good transducer mounting surface.
Make sure the Skimmer transducer is oriented so the nose of the transducer is facing the bow (front) of the boat. If the transducer has a built in temp sensor, it will only show the temperature of the hull, not the water temp.
Before you epoxy the transducer to the hull, make sure the area is clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
The surface of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull. Also, make sure the cable is long enough to reach the sonar unit.
WARNING: Do not remove material from the inner hull. Careless grinding on the hull could damage hull integrity. Contact the boat dealer or manufacturer to confirm hull specifications.
Transducer epoxied to hull
Epoxy
Transducer
HullKeel pad
On vee hulls try to place the
transducer where the dead rise is
10° or less.
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To use shoot-thru-hull installation:
Sand the inside surface of the hull, where the transducer is to be epoxied, and the face of 1. the transducer. Sand the hull until it is smooth to the touch. The sanded area should be about 1-1/2 times the diameter of the transducer.
2. After sanding, clean the hull and the face of the transducer with an alcohol wipe to remove any dust.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy (about 1-16” or 1.5 mm) on the 3. face of the transducer and the sanded area on the hull. Be careful when mounting a transducer inside a boat hull. Once epoxied into position, the transducer can be very difficult to remove.
Press the transducer into the epoxy, turning it to force out any 4. air bubbles from under the transducer face. Make sure there are no air pockets in the epoxy layers.
Stop pressing when it bottoms out on the hull. Apply pressure 5. to hold the transducer in place while the epoxy sets. Be careful not to move the transducer while the epoxy is setting. Allow the epoxy to set before moving the boat.
When finished, the face of the transducer should be parallel 6. with the hull with a minimum amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer.
Sand transducer face and mounting location
Apply epoxy to transducer face and mounting location.
Epoxy transducer to hull.
HullEpoxy
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Trolling motor Skimmer and Pod InstallationThe TMB-S trolling motor bracket (Part No. 51-45) is an optional accessory and is available through LEI Extras at www.lei-extras.com. The TMB-S bracket is used to attach a one-piece bracket skimmer transducer to a trolling motor. The Pod transducer does not need a TMB-S trolling motor bracket to be installed on a trolling motor. It only needs a hose clamp (adjustable strap).
Installing transducer on trolling motor:
Using the components supplied with the TMB-S 1. bracket attach the skimmer transducer to the bracket as shown in the diagram.
Slide the adjustable strap (hose clamp) through 2. the plastic bracket on the skimmer transducer or through the Pod transducer slots and then slip the strap around the trolling motor.
Position the transducer so its face is pointing straight down when the trolling motor is in 3. the water.
Flat washer
Lock nut
Bolt
Internal tooth washer
Plastic bracket
The top of the Pod transducer is curved to fit the contour of the trolling
motor, so you do not need a TMB-S mounting
bracket.
Position the transducer to so its face is pointing straight down when the trolling motor is in the
water.
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Tighten the adjustable strap 4. securely to the trolling motor. Make sure there is enough slack in the transducer cable for the trolling motor to turn freely.
Mounting display unitBefore mounting the display unit mount, make sure there is nothing in the area that will obstruct the display unit when it is installed on the bracket.
Adjustable strapPlastic ties (not included)
Transducer cable
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To install bracket mount: Place the bracket on the desired mounting surface and mark the four mounting holes. If 1. you want to run the unit’s cables up through the mounting surface, make a mark in the center of the bracket mounting surface. Drill pilot holes for the four mounting holes. If desired, use a 1-inch (25mm) bit to drill the 2. center cabling hole in the mounting surface. If you are running the cables up through the mounting surface, push the cables through the 3. mounting surface and then pull them through the cabling hole in the center of the bracket. Align the mounting bracket with the four mounting holes and use the supplied screws to 4. fasten it to the mounting surface.Connect the display unit to the bracket mount. 5.
Connecting to PowerConnect the black wire to a ground. 1. Attach a 3 Amp fuse to the end of the power wire and then connect the fuse to the positive 2. (+) terminal on the battery. Connect the Power cable to the Power port on the back of the display unit. 3.
NOTE: Use 18 gauge wire to extend the power or ground wires.
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Installation
12V
Optional paddlewheel speed/temp sensor
Optional temp sensor
Black (ground) wire
3 Amp fuse
Red (power)wire
Speed/temp port; also used for NMEA 0183
Power port
External GPS port
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Getting Started
Turn unit on/off
To turn on/off the unit, press and hold the LIGhT/POwER key for three seconds.
Man Overboard waypoint
Press the zoom in and zoom out keys at the same time to set a Man Overboard waypoint at your location.
Adjusting the backlight
This unit has 11 backlight levels. Press the LIGhT/POwER key to switch backlight levels.
Muting AudioSelect Mute Audio from the System menu and press EnTER.
Selecting a GPS Source
Select GPS Source from the System menu and press EnTER. Select internal or external and press EnTER.
ZOOM Keys: used to zoom in/zoom out; press and hold both keys to create Man Overboard waypoint
PAGES: Opens pages menu; allows you to select a page to view
KEYPAD: controls cursor & selects items on menus
MEnU: Opens settings, context and page menus
EnTER: finalizes menu selections; save waypoint at cursor position
microSD CARD SLOT: insert microSD card here
LIGhT/POwER: controls backlight level and turns unit on/off
Basic Operation
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Menu operationThis unit has four page screens: Steer, Sonar, Chart/Sonar and Chart.
Page context menusThe Sonar, Chart/Sonar and Chart pages have menus that can only be accessed when those pages are displayed.
Basic Operation
Pages menu
Steer page Settings menu
Sonar Page (Elite 5 only)
Sonar menu
Chart/Sonar page (Elite 5 only)
Chart or sonar menu will appear depending on which panel is active. Press the PAGES key twice to switch active panels.
Chart pageChart menu
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Making adjustmentsThere are several menu types used to make adjustments to options and settings, including scrollbars, on/off features and dropdown menus.
ScrollbarsSelect the scrollbar and press the keypad left (decrease) or right (increase).
On/Off featuresSelect an on/off menu item and press EnTER to turn it on/off.
Dropdown menusPress the keypad up/down to select the desired item and press EnTER.
Accessing menu itemsThe keypad and EnTER key are used to select menu items and open submenus. Use the keypad to highlight the desired item and press EnTER.
Basic Operation
Settings menu
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Exiting menus
If a screen or menu has an exit option (Close, Return to screen, Exit dialog) highlight the exit option and press EnTER to exit.
If there is no exit option press the MEnU key repeatedly to close all menus.
Fishing Mode Fishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions (Elite 5 only).
Entering text
Some functions, like naming a waypoint, route or trail, will require you to input text.
To input text:
Use the keypad to select the desired 1. character and press EnTER. Repeat Step 1 for each character. 2. When entry is completed, highlight 3. OK and press EnTER.
Basic Operation
Switches keyboard between Alpha and QWERTY layout
Switches letters to uppercase/lowercase
NOTE: Use Shallow Water mode when fishing in less than 100 feet of water; otherwise your unit may not track bottom
properly.
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Basic Operation
Fishing Mode OptionsGeneral Use
Bottom brown/blue background; 50% ping speed
Shallow Water
Bottom brown/white background; best for depths less than 100 feet
Fresh Water
Bottom brown/white background; 50% ping speed
Deep Water
Deep Blue; 50% ping speed; 50kHz is primary transducer frequency
Slow Trolling
Bottom brown/white background; 50% ping speed
Fast Trolling
Bottom brown/white background; slightly lower chart speed
Clear Water
Bottom brown/white background; 50% ping speed
Brackish Water
Bottom brown/blue background; higher ASP; slightly lower chart speed
CursorThe keypad moves the cursor around the display, allowing you to scroll the map, select map items and review sonar history (Elite 5 only). Press MEnU and select Return to vessel to clear the cursor.
Advanced ModeEnables advanced features and settings.
Advanced Mode featuresColorline Enables manual control of colorline
Surface Clarity Enables control of surface clarity
Ping Rate Enables manual control of ping rate
Alarms Enables Arrival, Off Course and Anchor alarms
NMEA 0183 Enables NMEA 0183 interface
Units Enables Distance, Speed, Depth, Temperature and Bearings
Restore defaultsResets unit options and settings to defaults.
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Steer PageThe Steer page has a compass that shows your current track, the direction to your destination, and a digital data navigation panel.
Pages
Your location
Current TrackCompassDirection to
waypoint
Navigation information
Sonar PageDisplays the water column moving from right to left on your unit’s screen. On the right side of the screen, the Amplitude Scope bar previews echoes about to appear on the display.
Fish archesSurface Clutter
Overlay Data
Cursor DepthLocation and depth
FrequencyRange Scale
Amplitude Scope
Colorline
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Pages
Chart/Sonar page (Elite 5 only)Consists of a chart/sonar splitscreen. Press the PAGES key twice to switch active panels.
Chart/Sonar Page
Chart PageConsists of map that moves in real-time as you move. By default, the map is shown from a birds-eye view with North at the top of the screen.
Current location
WaypointCurrent location; distance to destination
Depth contours
Zoom Range
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Overlay DataDisplays selected data on the Sonar, Chart/Sonar and Chart pages.
To select overlay data: From a sonar or chart page, press 1. MEnU. Select 2. Overlay data and press EnTER. Select 3. Configure and press EnTER. Press 4. Menu and select Add. Press EnTER. Select a category from the Configure 5. Items to show screen. Press EnTER. Press 6. MEnU and select Return to overlay. Press 7. MEnU, select Done Configuring and press EnTER.
ShowShows/hides selected overlay data on the display.
Customizing Overlay Data
Overlay Data can be resized, moved or removed from the display from the Overlay data menu.
Press MEnU from the Overlay Data screen to access the menu.
Pages
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Move the blue sonar history bar all the way to the right to resume normal sonar scrolling.
Press MEnU and select Exit cursor mode to remove the cursor from the screen.
Sonar Menu
The sonar menu has options and settings that affect the appearance of the display.
Sonar Operation: Elite 5
Using your SonarThis section covers sonar operation, which includes viewing sonar history and using sonar menus, con-text menus and submenus. Information is arranged in the same order as the menus.
Viewing Sonar HistoryYou can review your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse.
Blue sonar history barCursor
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New Waypoint Places a waypoint at your current position or at the cursor position. From the new waypoint menu, you can input a waypoint name, select an icon and input a desired latitude/longitude.
Sonar Menu (Elite 5 only)
Settings (Advanced mode)
New Waypoint
Adjust (Advanced Mode)
Depth Range
Overlay
Frequency
Sonar Options
(Advanced Mode)
Sonar Operation: Elite 5
Adjust (Advanced Mode only)
Used to make adjustments to Sensitivity and Colorline.
Sensitivity
Controls the level of detail shown on the display. Too much detail will clutter the screen. Conversely, desired echoes may not be displayed if Sensitivity is set too low.
New waypoint menu
Waypoint name keyboard Waypoint icon
menu
Lat/Lon window
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Sonar Operation: Elite 5
ColorlineSeparates strong sonar echoes from weak sonar echoes. That makes it easier for you to distinguish fish or structure from the bottom. A hard return will be shown as a wide, bright yellow line, whereas a soft return will be a narrow reddish-blue line.
Sensitivity set to 65 percent.
Sensitivity set to 85 percent.
Auto SensitivityKeeps sensitivity at a level that works will under most conditions, reducing the needs for adjustments. Auto Sensitivity is turned on by default.
Depth Range
Selects the section of the water column — from surface to bottom — shown on the display.
Custom Range — Upper and Lower Limits(Advanced Mode only)Used to select the upper depth and lower depth of a desired portion of the water column, allowing you to select a range that does not include the water surface. Upper and lower limits must be at least 6.5 ft (2m) apart.
Reddish-blue soft sonar returns
Wide yellow hard sonar return
NOTE: You can make minor changes to sensitivity with Auto Sensitivity turned on. You will have to turn it off to make
significant adjustments.
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Frequency
Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. This unit supports two frequencies: 200kHz and 83kHz.
200 kHz has the highest sensitivity and best target discrimination in shallow water. 83 kHz offers a wider cone angle for more water coverage.
Sonar Operation: Elite 5
Custom range menu
Ping Speed (Advanced Mode only)Controls the rate the transducer uses to send sonar waves into the water.
Sonar Options menuAccesses sonar display settings and configuration options.
Split Zoom and Split FlasherSwitches the sonar display from full screen sonar to a split screen view.
Split frequency sonar view
Frequency menu Split Flasher display
Split Zoom display
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Sonar Operation
ColorAllow you to change the look of the display using palettes with varying degrees of color and brightness.
Amplitude ScopeDisplays the amplitude of real-time echoes before they appear on the display.
Fish IDDisplays fish echoes as fish symbols instead of arches. Fish ID is not as effective a fish finding method as the default fish arch setting.
Ice ModeTurns on a package of sonar settings that enhance the performance of your unit when ice fishing.
Stop SonarPauses the sonar chart, allowing you to get a closer look at sonar echoes.
Overlay Data and SettingsOverlay Data is covered in the Basic Operation section. Settings accesses the Settings menu, but will only be shown on the map when the unit is in Advanced mode.
Nightview Iceview
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Chart Operation
Using your ChartThis section covers chart operation, which includes saving, loading and navigating, waypoints, routes and trails and using chart menus, context menus and submenus.
Chart MenuAccesses Chart settings and options like map orientation and waypoints, routes and trails.
New WaypointCreates a waypoint at your current location or at the cursor position.
When the cursor is on the screen, waypoints will be saved at the cursor position; conversely, if the cursor is not displayed onscreen, waypoints will be saved at your current position.
Chart menu
Waypoints, Routes & Trails
Orientation
Overlay data
Settings menu (Advanced mode)
New waypoint
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waypoints, Routes, TrailsUsed to create, edit, navigate and delete waypoints, routes and trails.
Press the keypad left/right to toggle between waypoint, routes and trails tabs.
Edit
Allows you to edit the name, icon and latitude/longitude. of a selected waypoint.
Chart Operation
Waypoints Screen Waypoints menu
New Edit
Waypoints menu
ShowDelete
Delete allSort
Save to card Load from card
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Chart Operation
new
Creates a new waypoint at the cursor or vessel position. You can also select waypoint name, icon and latitude/longitude from the new waypoint menu.
ShowDisplays the selected waypoint on the map.
Goto
Allows you to navigate to a waypoint.
Delete and Delete All
Delete is used to delete a selected waypoint. Delete All deletes all waypoints.
SortControls how the waypoints list will be sorted — by name or by nearest.
Routes ScreenUsed to create, edit, navigate and delete routes. Use the keypad to highlight the Routes tab to access the Routes screen.
Creating a routeRoutes can be created by inserting waypoints from the waypoints list or by using the cursor to position new points on the chart. You can also add waypoints by selecting existing waypoints from the chart.
Routes screen Routes menu
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To create a route from waypoint list:Press 1. MEnU from the Routes screen. Select 2. New... and press EnTER. Press the keypad down to select the 3. route screen window and press MEnU.
Select 4. Add to end and press EnTER.
Highlight 5. Waypoint from list and press EnTER.
Select the desired waypoint and press 6. EnTER.
Press 7. MEnU and select Add to end to add another waypoint to the route.
Repeat Steps 5-7. 8.
When the route is complete, highlight the 9. Accept button on the New Route screen and press EnTER.
Chart Operation
Add waypoints from list or Points from chart.
Route waypoint menu
Shows selected route waypoint on the chart
Inserts waypoint between existing route waypoints
Adds waypoint to end of the route
Remove waypoint
Starts navigation to the selected route waypoint
Controls how waypoints are listed
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Select 2. Start and press EnTER.
Select 3. Forward or Reverse and press EnTER. Press 4. MEnU and select Return to Chart. Press EnTER.
Chart Operation
Creating a route using points from chart:
Repeat Steps 1-4 from the instructions 1. for Creating a route from waypoint list.
Select 2. Points from chart and press EnTER. The chart screen will appear.
Move the cursor to the desired location. 3. Press EnTER to set a waypoint.
Repeat Step 3 to add more route 4. waypoints.
Press 5. MEnU and select Stop inserting. Press EnTER.
Highlight the 6. Accept button and press EnTER.
Navigating a route
Routes can be navigated in forward or reverse.
Select the desired route 1. on the Route screen and press MEnU.
Routes menu
Delete
Delete all
Save to card Load from card
New Route screen Edit Route screen
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To access the Edit or New Route menu, select Edit or New on the Routes menu and press EnTER.
To finalize changes on the Edit or New Route menus, highlight the Accept button and press EnTER.
Displayed
Used to show/hide a route on the display, which prevents the screen from being cluttered by too many routes
Delete and Delete All
Delete is used to delete individual routes. Delete All, removes all routes.
To cancel navigation:
Press 1. Menu from the chart screen.
Select 2. Navigation and press EnTER.
Highlight 3. Cancel and press EnTER.
Select 4. Yes and press EnTER.
Edit and New Route menusUsed to edit/create routes, route names and to turn on/off the route display. That allows you to display only desired routes on the map.
Route name keyboard
Turns on/off route display on map
Chart Operation
Use keypad to select Route leg window
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Trails ScreenUsed to create, edit, navigate and delete trails. Use the keypad to highlight the Trails tab to access the Trails screen.
Creating trails
When creating a trail you can customize the trail name and color from the New Trail menu.
Chart Operation
To create a trail:
Select 1. New and press EnTER. The New Trail menu will appear.
Use the keypad 2. to highlight Record and press EnTER to make the trail active/inactive.
Select 3. Save and press EnTER.
Routes screen Routes menu Trails menu
New Trail menu Edit Trail menu
Delete All Delete
Load from card Save to card
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To save a trail as a route:
Highlight the desired trail on the Trails 1. screen and press EnTER. The Edit Trail menu will appear.
Highlight 2. Create Route and press EnTER. The Edit Route menu will appear.
Highlight the 3. Accept button and press EnTER.
For navigation instructions refer to the 4. Navigating a route segment.
Displayed and Record
Displayed allows you to show/hide trails on the map display, preventing the screen from being cluttered with trails.
The Record command allows you to record or resume recording a desired trail.
Turns on/off trail display on map
Turns on/off trail recording
Edit Trails menu
Edit and New Trail menusAllows you to edit/create trails, select trails names, trail color, trail display and the trail being recorded. You can also convert a trail into a route from the Edit Trail menu.
Navigating a trail
A trail must be saved as a route before it can be navigated.
Chart Operation
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Chart Operation
Create route (from trail)
Used to convert a trail into a route, which allows you to navigate a selected trail.
Delete and Delete All
Delete is used to remove individual trails. Delete All removes all trails.
OrientationAllows you to select North Up or Course Over Ground (COG) as the map orientation.
Overlay Data and SettingsOverlay Data is covered in the Basic Operation section. Settings accesses the Settings menu, but will only be shown on the map when the unit is in Advanced mode.
North Up COG
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Settings MenuAccesses to installation and configuration settings for your unit.
SystemAdjusts unit settings like language, mute audio and advanced mode.
Settings
System menu
Language menuTime menu
GPS status screen
Restore defaults message
Displays software information screen
GPS Source menu
Tmp/Spd port menu
Settings menu
NMEA 0183 (Advanced mode only)
Chart Settings
Sonar Settings
System Settings Navigation Settings
Alarms
Simulator
Unit Settings (Advanced
mode)
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Set Language
Selects the language used on menus and text boxes.
Mute Audio
Turns on/off unit audio. Refer to the Basic Operation section for instructions.
Time
Used to set local time, and time and date formats for your unit.
GPS Status Monitors the location of satellites in view and the quality of the unit’s satellite lock-on.
GPS SourceSelects the type of GPS an-tenna used by your unit.
Tmp/Spd portSelects the type of device connected to the unit’s Temp/Speed port.
Advanced ModeEnables features and settings only available with unit in Advanced Mode.
Restore DefaultsSwitches the unit back to default settings.
AboutDisplays software information about this unit.
Settings
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Off Course DistanceSets Off Course Distance threshold for the Off Course alarm. When the selected off course distance is exceeded, the Off Course alarm will sound when the alarm is enabled.
WAAS/MSAS/EGNOSTurns on/off the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Multi-Functional Satellite Augmentation System (MSAS) and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS).
Bearings
Controls whether bearing will be calculated using True North or Magnetic North settings.
Magnetic Variation
Controls whether magnetic variation will be calculated using Automatic or Manual settings.
navigationControls Arrival Radius and Off Course distance settings and is used to turn on/off WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS.
Arrival RadiusSets arrival radius threshold for the Arrival alarm. When the selected arrival radius is exceeded, the arrival alarm will sound when the alarm is enabled.
Navigation Settings menu
Arrival radius Off course
Bearings menu
Magnetic variation menu
Settings
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ChartControls map data used on the chart screen as well as display settings like grid lines, waypoints, routes and trails.
Chart Data
Selects map data that will be used on the Chart display (Lowrance or Navionics regional map).
COG Extension
A line extending from the front of the current posi-tion icon that is used to estimate distance and time of arrival.
Grid LinesDisplays base values for latitude and longitude, making it easier to get a general idea of your location on the latitude/longitude scale.
waypoints, Routes and Trail displaysFrom the Chart Settings menu, you can turn on/off waypoint, route and trail display properties. Turning off display properties allows you to get a better view of the map, if the screen becomes cluttered with waypoints, routes and/or trails.
waypoints, Routes, TrailsAccesses the Waypoints, Routes & Trails screen.
Settings
Chart Settings menu
Chart data menu
COG Extension menu
Waypoints, routes, trails screen
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Sonar Used to make adjustments to Sonar options and dis-play settings like Noise Rejection, Surface and Fish-ing Mode.
noise Rejection
Noise Rejection counteracts sonar signal interference by reducing onscreen clutter.
Surface Clarity (Advanced Mode only)
Surface Clarity reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface.
Manual ModeIn this mode, the unit sends sonar signals (pings) only to the depth range you select, instead of auto-matically searching for the bottom. That makes it easier to focus on suspended targets.
Fishing Mode
Enhances the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions. For more information about fishing modes, refer to the Basic Operation section.
Settings
Surface Clutter
Sonar Settings Menu
Surface clarity menu
Noise rejection menu
Fishing mode menu
Reset fishing mode message
Installation menu
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Reset Fishing Mode
Switches Fishing Mode to the default General Use setting.
InstallationProvides access to Keel Offset and Temp Calibration settings.
Keel OffsetAll transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the keel or from the transducer to the water surface.
Keel
Transducer
Keel Offset (-3.5 feet)
Before setting keel offset, measure the distance from the transducer to the lowest part of the keel. If, for example, the keel is 3.5 feet below the transducer, it will be input as –3.5 feet.
Temperature calibrationCalibrates data from one temp sensor with data from another temp source to ensure the accuracy of temperature data.
Reset water distanceReset Water Distance to zero.
Settings
Installation menu
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Alarms Enables alarms and selects alarm thresholds. Arrival, Off Course and Anchor alarms are only available in Advanced mode.
Alarms
Arrivalsounds alarm when you are within a selected distance of your destination (Advanced Mode only)
Off Course
sounds alarm when course exceeds a selected off-course threshold (Advanced Mode only)
Anchorsounds alarm when vessel moves a selected distance (Advanced Mode only)
Shallow sounds alarm when vessel enters water shallower than the selected shallow threshold
Fishsounds alarm when a fish symbol (Fish ID) appears on the sonar screen
Units
Allows you to select the unit of measure for Distance, Speed, Depth and Temperature, when the unit is in Advanced mode.
SimulatorSimulates GPS and/or sonar activity. Simulations can be customized on the Simulator options menu.
Settings
Alarms menu
Advanced ModeBasic Mode
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Index
AAdvanced Mode 16Alarms 40Amplitude Scope 24Auto Sensitivity 22
BBearings 36
CCancel navigation 30Chart Data 37Chart Menu 25Chart Page 18Colorline 22Creating a route 27Creating trails 31Custom Range 22
DDepth Range 22
EEditing waypoints 26Entering text 15
FFish ID 24Fishing Mode 15Frequency 23
GGoto waypoint 27GPS Source 35GPS Status 35Grid Lines 37
IIce Mode 24Installation menu 39
KKeel Offset 39
MMagnetic Variation 36 Man Overboard
waypoint 12Manual Mode 38Menu operation 13
NNavigating a route 29Navigating a trail 32Navigation menu 36Noise Rejection 38
OOff Course Distance 36Orientation 33Overlay Data 19
PPing Speed 23
RRestore defaults 16Routes Screen 27
SSensitivity 21Set Language 34Settings Menu 34Simulator 40Sonar History 20Sonar Menu 20
Sonar Options menu 23Sonar Page 17Sonar settings 38Steer Page 17Surface Clarity 38System menu 34
TTemperature calibration
39Temperature Graph 24Time 35Tmp/Spd port 35Trails Screen 31
UUnits 40Upper and Lower Limits
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WWAAS/MSAS/EGNOS
36Waypoints, Routes,
Trails 26
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Limited WarrantySubject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in the Navico Limited Warranty (here-inafter, the “Warranty”), Navico warrants that its products, when properly used and ins stalled will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
Lowrance, Eagle & Northstar Explorer, excluding Lowrance HDS: Twelve (12) months
Peripheral devices for all Navico brands including, but not limited to, transducers, fuel and wind sensors, cables: Twelve (12) months
Northstar (excluding Explorer), Simrad, B&G, Lowrance HDS systems and Yellow Ethernet connected products, excluding all peripheral devices for all brands: Twenty-four (24) months
from the date of first purchase (the “Warranty Period”).
For the purpose of this Warranty, “date of first purchase” means the date that the product was purchased by the first retail customer; or in the case of a product installed on a new vessel by a Certified/Approved Navico Boatbuilder, the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer.
General
Case Size 5.4” H (134mm) x 6.8” W (174mm); 6” H (152mm) with bracket
Display (5” diagonal) Enhanced Solar MAX™ 480x480 color TFT LCD
Backlight Cold cathode fluorescent lamp (11 levels)
Communications NMEA 0183
Shared devices supported
VHF and Autopilot through NMEA 0183
Power
Transmit Power 4000W PTP; 500W RMS (Elite 5 only)
Power Requirement
10 to 18 Volts DC
Voltage Input 10 to 17V
Current drain Typical: .75A
Fuse type 3-amp Automotive (not supplied)
Sonar (Elite 5 only)
Max depth 1000ft (305m)
Target separation 1.5”
Transducer Frequency
83/200kHz
Max speed 70mph
Specifications
Transducer Skimmer with built in temp sensor
Transducer cable 20ft (6m)
GPS
Mapping card slot microSD (microSDHC high capacity cards are not compatible
GPS Antenna 16 parallel channel (internal); optional external GPS antenna sold separately
Mapping compatibility
Fishing Hot Spots, Lake Master, NauticPath & Navionics (premium)
waypoints Up to 1000 waypoints and 100 retraceable plot trails
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Navico will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace with new or refurbished parts or product, or equivalent product, any proven defective products or components returned to Navico, or its approved agent during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations set forth below.
Such repairs or replacement will be the sole remedy of the customer under this Warranty Re-paired or replaced product will be warranted for the balance of the original product’s Warranty Period.
Standard warranty Service
To obtain your remedy under this Warranty:
1. Contact Navico or your local Navico Certified/Approved dealer or Distributor to confirm your product’s warranty status and obtain a Return Material Authorization number. A list of Navico Certified/Approved dealers is available at www.navico.com or through your original Navico dealer of purchase.
2. Upon authorization securely pack the product, along with a valid proof of purchase (indicating the product purchased, serial number, place and date of first purchase), and any other infor-mation Navico requests, such as a copy of any Return Material Authorization form you may receive. Ship the product and other required items to the address specified by the Navico Certified/Approved dealer contacted.
You must pay for shipping and any insurance to get the product to the Navico Service Centre. You assume all risk of loss and/or damage to the product until it arrives at the Navico Service Centre. Navico will pay for shipping of the returned product to your nominated address, within the jurisdiction of first purchase. Shipping mode and carrier is at Navico’s discretion; the cus-tomer must request, and pay for, any variation.
Navico will not be responsible for the loss of or alteration of any user data and settings stored in the product. You should back up or otherwise preserve all data before sending the product to Navico.
Limitations and Exclusions
In addition to other limitations and exclusions set forth herein, Navico is not responsible for, and this Warranty does not cover:
• products where the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed;
• failures due to abuse, misuse, overvoltage, accident, unauthorized alteration or repair, im-proper installation (whether or not by a Navico Certified/Approved dealer or service agent), shipping damage, alterations, corrosion and normal wear and tear;
• costs associated with routine system checkouts, calibration, alignment, sea-trials or com-missioning;
• costs associated with hauling, dockage, or vessel transportation for the replacement of trans-ducers;
• consumable items, whether repaired or replaced including, but not limited to the following: fuses, batteries, bulbs, bearings, motor brushes, drive-belts, magnetrons, paddlewheels, pad-dlewheel bearings, paddlewheel blades and paddlewheel shafts;
costs associated with software updates, where the product is not faulty;
• differences in material, coloring or size that may exist between actual products and the pic-tures or descriptions of such;
• replacement of missing components from the package of any product not purchased from an authorized Navico dealer or agent.
The product, including any associated electronics charts, is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Navico has made com-mercially reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of data contained in the product, but errors and omissions are inevitable. The vessel operator is responsible for cross-checking the product against other sources of navigation data. Navico recommends having back up navigation tools available in the event that the product becomes inoperable.
Other Conditions
This Warranty is fully transferable only to persons located within the jurisdiction where the prod-uct was first purchased from a Navico certified dealer or Navico Boatbuilder and installed and providing an original proof of purchase is provided to Navico or to a Navico-Certified/Approved service agent. For this purpose and the foregoing herein, all states within the US and Canada shall be treated as a single jurisdiction and it is intended, subject to any other conditions stated herein, that this Warranty may be transferred and this product may be sold, distributed and used, within the US and Canada.
SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND USE ONLY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE NAVICO CERTIFIED DEALER OR NAVICO BOATBUILDER FROM WHICH IT WAS FIRST PURCHASED AND IN WHICH IT WAS INSTALLED AND NOT ANY OTHER COUNTRY OR JURISDICTION. This product will not func-tion or perform as intended and will not be of merchantable, satisfactory or acceptable quality if sold, distributed, transported or used outside the jurisdiction of the Navico certified dealer or Navico Boatbuilder from which it was first purchased and in which it was installed (unless upgraded by Navico at the customer’s cost) and, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, (i) all representations, warranties, conditions, guarantees and other terms (whether express or implied) are excluded and (ii) Navico and its affiliates assume no responsibility whatsoever and are not liable in any way for this product or its repair, replacement, servicing, upgrading or modification.
To the extent consistent with local and regional law, the foregoing Warranty is Navico’s sole warranty.
There are no express warranties other than those listed and described above, and no war-ranties whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply after the express warranty periods stated above, and no other express warranty or guarantee given by any person, firm or corporation with respect to this product shall be binding on Navico. Navico shall not be
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liable for loss of revenue or profits, failure to realize savings or other benefits, or any other special, incidental or consequential damages caused by the use, misuse or inability to use this product. Recovery amounts of any kind against Navico shall not be greater than the purchase price of the product sold by Navico and causing the alleged damage. Without limiting the foregoing, purchaser assumes all risk and liability for loss, damage or injury to purchaser and purchaser’s property and to others and their property arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use this product sold by Navico.
Navico reserves the right to make changes or improvements from time to time without in-curring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment previously manufactured.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights; your rights may vary from jurisdiction to ju-risdiction.
This Warranty supersedes and replaces all previous Warranties.
Navico Databases License AgreementTHIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE (“YOU”) AND NAVICO, THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT (“WE”, “OUR”, OR “US”). USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN USING THE ENCLOSED UPS SHIPPING LABEL AND INCLUDE: PROOF OF PURCHASE, NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER. YOUR PURCHASE PRICE AND ANY APPLICABLE TAXES WILL BE REFUNDED. PLEASE ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS TO PROCESS YOUR REFUND.
1. This License Agreement applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain. We refer to these singly as a “Database” and together as the “Databases.” Your product may thus include the “WBS Database” which contains worldwide background surface mapping data, the “SmartMap Database” which contains inland mapping data, or other Databases. The Databases that your product may contain are licensed, not sold. We grant to you the 2. nonexclusive, nonassignable right to use these Databases for supplemental navigation reference purposes, but only as long as you comply with the terms and conditions of this License Agreement. We reserve the right to terminate this license if you violate any aspect of this License Agreement. You are responsible for using official government charts and prudent navigation for safe travel. The Databases housed in your product are protected by the copyright notices appearing 3. on the product or its screen(s). You may NOT modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, rent, lease, or resell any Database, and you may NOT create derivative works based upon any Database or its contents. Any unauthorized reproduc-tion, use, or transfer of a Database may be a crime and may subject you to damages and attorney fees.
This License Agreement will terminate immediately without prior notice from us if you 4. fail to comply with or violate any of the provisions of this Agreement. Upon termina-tion, you will promptly return all products containing one or more Databases to us.
Prices and programs are subject to change without notice.5.
This License Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma and 6. comprises the complete and exclusive understanding between you and us concerning the above subject matter.
Databases Limited Warranty“We”, “our”, or “us” refers to Navico, the manufacturer of this product. “You” or “your” refers to the first person who purchases the product as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain. We refer to each of these as a “Database” or together as the “Databases.” Your product may thus include the “WBS Database” which contains worldwide background surface mapping data, the “SmartMap Database” which contains inland mapping data, or other Databases.We warrant to you that we have accurately compiled, processed, and reproduced the portions of the source material on which the Databases are based. However, we are under no obligation to provide updates to the Databases, and the data contained in the Databases may be incomplete when compared to the source material. WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL ITSELF, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.If there is a defect in any Database, your exclusive remedy shall be, at our option, either a refund of the price you paid for the product containing the defective Database or a replacement of such product. WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances: (1) when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us; (2) when the product has been connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product; (3) when any serial number has been effaced, altered, or removed; or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner’s manual for the product.We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that the defect occurred within one (1) year from the date of your original purchase, and we must receive your warranty claim no later than 30 days after such 1-year period expires. Your claim must be substan-tiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip.
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How to Obtain Service… …in the USA:Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Call toll-free:
800-324-13568 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F
Navico may find it necessary to change or end shipping policies, regulations and special offers at any time. They reserve the right to do so without notice.
…in Canada:Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Call toll-free:
800-661-3983905-629-1614 (not toll-free)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F
…outside Canada and the USA:Contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit. To locate a dealer near you, see the instructions in paragraph number 1 below.
Accessory Ordering InformationLEI Extras, Inc. is the accessory source for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics. To order Lowrance accessories, please contact:1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. To locate a Lowrance dealer, visit the web site, www.lowrance.com, and look for the Dealer Locator; or, consult your telephone directory for listings.2) U.S. customers visit our web site www.lei-extras.com.3) Canadian customers: Lowrance Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118.Call toll free in Canada, 800-661-3983, or dial 905 629-1614 (not toll free), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F.
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